Former BBC Radio presenter in COMA after Benidorm bar attack

Former BBC Radio presenter in COMA after Benidorm bar attack

Jimmy Carol, 63, known as ‘Yorkshire’s Favourite Scouser’ to BBC Radio Sheffield listeners, is reportedly in a hospital in Alicante, Spain, with a bleed on the brain and a fractured skull.

According to the Mirror, he was hit so hard he "hit the floor already unconscious" and was later put into an induced coma for scans and immediate surgery to release the pressure and swelling on his brain.

The comedian is said to have been transferred to Alicante Hospital for further CT scans and monitoring.

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His son Daniel is thought to be at his bedside.

Jimmy was the presenter of BBC Sheffield's Sunday show between 2001 and 2015.

He has also performed a number of supporting roles in ITV and BBC TV shows.